OQHA Election Biographies Sam Mierzejewski Running for: Director, Nominated from the floor Where were you born and raised? “I was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. I currently reside on a farm in Mount Sterling.” Please describe what you do for a living: “I am semi-retired and take care of our farm and horses.” Please state your involvement in any charities, community activities or civic organizations: “I attend sever charity outings throughout the year. I am the Tennis coach at Madison Plains High School.” Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA: “I have been a member of OQHA for many years. We show horses all over the country, but do show frequently in Ohio.” Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? “I am a member of AQHA, SOQHA and NSBA.” Please describe what you will contribute to OQHA, if elected: “I will try to bring new ideas and new perspective to OQHA. Myself and my family have been showing horses for years, and will listen and convey any suggestions or concerns from my fellow exhibitors.” What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? “Trying to make horse showing more affordable. Better prizes so we are not just chasing points. Making Congress even better than it already is.”
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